Clinical Engineering

Clinical engineering is essential for integrating technology into healthcare by ensuring medical devices and systems are safe, effective, and optimised for patient care. This field plays a critical role in improving healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and advancing medical innovations through the application of engineering principles. The PhD in Clinical Engineering at the University of Liverpool focuses on the intersection of engineering, technology, and healthcare. The programme is designed to cultivate independent research skills, with personalised supervision and access to advanced laboratories and clinical settings. Postgraduate researchers receive comprehensive training in regulatory standards, design methodologies, and data analysis relevant to clinical environments. Additional support includes workshops in scientific writing, grant applications, and career development. Collaborative opportunities with healthcare professionals and industry partners enhance the practical application of research, preparing graduates for impactful careers in clinical settings, academia, and the medical technology industry. Relevant research areas include medical device development, biomedical signal processing, rehabilitation engineering, and health informatics.

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL iBT: If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 4.5 overall, with 4 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59 Your most recent IELTS score: Pre-sessional English course length 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5: 6 weeks 5.5 overall, with no more than one component at 5.0: 10 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0: 12 weeks 5.0 overall, with no component below 5.0: 20 weeks 5.0 overall, with no component below 4.5: 30 weeks 4.5 overall, with no more than one component at 4.0: 40 weeks

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

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• Liverpool, United Kingdom